- Both University of Hawaii at Hilo (UHH) and Kapiolani Community College (KCC) are public.
- Both schools are located in Hawaii.
- UHH has more expensive tuition of $20,798 than KCC ($8,420).
- KCC is larger with 5,828 students than UHH (2,977 students).
University of Hawaii at Hilo View More Rivals | Kapiolani Community College View More Rivals | |
| #3 in Hawaii | Rankings | #2 in Hawaii Community Colleges |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 2-4 years |
| Hilo, HI | Location | Honolulu, HI |
UHH| Known as | KCC | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,838 Hawaii residents $20,798 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $3,284 Hawaii residents $8,420 out-of-state |
| $12,230 Hawaii residents $27,062 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $6,820 | Financial Aid | $3,448 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 77.88% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 31.25% | Yield | |
| 1,090 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,977 | Total Students | 5,828 |
| 2,593 | Undergraduate | 5,828 |
| 384 | Graduate | 0 |
| 730 | Online Enrollment | 3,572 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 42% | Graduation Rate | 24% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% | |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 65% |
| $41,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 724) $3,544 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 191 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 165 Full-time 132 Part-time |
| 504 Full-time 60 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 371 Full-time 139 Part-time |
| $97,347 for Faculties $69,655 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,016 for Faculties $67,847 Part-time |